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'Scenery' is an uncountable noun and does not have a plural form like 'sceneries'. Therefore, 'Scenery' acts as the singular subject of the sentence. Usage of 'A scenery' is also incorrect.
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The phrase 'Just now' often implies a very recent past action or an immediate ongoing one. However, in this specific context with 'but he says...', it implies he has started or is eating. 'Has had' (Present Perfect) fits well for recent completion, but standard usage with 'just now' can be past simple. Given options, 'has had' is best for recent completion, though the context 'he will see you when finished' implies he might still be eating. Wait, 'has had' means he finished. If he will see you when finished, he is eating. Actually, 'has had' is the best grammatical fit for 'Just now' among options if we consider it means 'he has just taken his dinner'.
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The correct preposition depends on the structure. We 'entrust someone with something' or 'entrust something to someone'. Here, the children (something/someone) are entrusted 'to' the care (recipient/destination).
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The phrase 'part from' is used when leaving a person. 'Part with' is used when giving up a possession. Since he is leaving his 'friends' (persons), 'from' is the correct preposition.
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In indirect speech, 'will' changes to 'would' and 'am' changes to 'was' (past tense adjustment). The structure 'My father said that he would have... because he wasn't hungry' correctly follows these rules.
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'Lingua franca' refers to a common language adopted as a shared medium of communication between people whose native languages are different. English acts as a global lingua franca today.
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To 'raise one's eyebrow' is an idiom that means to display surprise, skepticism, or disapproval regarding something. It does not indicate agreement or happiness.
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'Razzmatazz' refers to a noisy, showy, and exciting activity or display, often intended to attract attention. It implies spectacle and excitement.
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'Recalcitrant' means having an obstinately uncooperative attitude. Its opposite (antonym) is 'Compliant', which means inclined to agree with others or obey rules.
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'Obdurate' means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action. Therefore, 'Stubborn' is the correct synonym.